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Royal baby secures male line of succession: From the archive, 25 June 1894https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2013/jun/25/royal-baby-born-edward-viii-1894
The Duchess of York gives birth to a son - the future Edward VIII - who stands third in line to the throne<p>The Duchess of York gave birth to a son at ten o'clock on Saturday night at the White Lodge, Richmond. The Queen was made acquainted with the birth of her great-grandson within a few minutes of the event; in fact, a quarter of an hour had not elapsed when the first telegram of congratulations reached the White Lodge.</p><p>The Princess of Wales proceeded early on Saturday morning to the White Lodge, where she remained, being joined late in the afternoon by the Prince of Wales. The Home Secretary was also summoned, and by virtue of his office was present when the birth took place.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2013/jun/25/royal-baby-born-edward-viii-1894">Continue reading...</a>MonarchyPregnancyChildbirthThe Duchess of CambridgePrince WilliamTue, 25 Jun 2013 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2013/jun/25/royal-baby-born-edward-viii-1894Photograph: W. and D. Downey/Getty ImagesPrince Edward (right), future king Edward VIII, with Prince Albert, later George VI, circa 1896. Photograph: W. and D. Downey/Getty ImagesPhotograph: W. and D. Downey/Getty ImagesPrince Edward (right), future king Edward VIII, with Prince Albert, later George VI, circa 1896. Photograph: W. and D. Downey/Getty ImagesGuardian Staff2013-06-25T06:30:00ZFrom the archive, 22 June 1982: Champagne and cheers greet Prince William's birthhttps://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2012/jun/22/archive-1982-monarchy-prince-william-birth
Told that the crowd had been chanting "Nice one Charlie, let's have another one," the Prince laughed and said: "Bloody hell, give us a chance."<p>The Princess of Wales gave birth to a healthy, blue-eyed son last night after more than 13 hours of labour. She is well and Prince Charles was present at the birth.<br>Buckingham Palace said in the announcement, made amid champagne and cheers just before 10pm: "Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales was today safely delivered of a son at 9.03pm. Her Royal Highness and her son are both doing well."<br>Two minutes later a Palace spokeswoman added: "The baby weighs 7lb 1/2 oz. He cried lustily. The Prince of Wales was present. We have no names which we can announce at the moment."</p><p>Prince Charles rang the Palace from St Mary's Hospital Paddington, to tell his mother, who was said to be "absolutely delighted." The Queen Mother, driving back to her home at Clarence House was "overjoyed." The news was also flashed to Prince Andrew in the South Atlantic task force and to the rest of the Royal Family.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2012/jun/22/archive-1982-monarchy-prince-william-birth">Continue reading...</a>MonarchyPrince WilliamDiana, Princess of WalesPrince CharlesFri, 22 Jun 2012 06:30:00 GMThttp://www.theguardian.com/theguardian/2012/jun/22/archive-1982-monarchy-prince-william-birthPhotograph: Anwar Hussein/Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales leave St Mary's Hospital with baby Prince William on June 22, 1982 in London.
Photograph: Anwar Hussein/Getty ImagesPhotograph: Anwar Hussein/Getty ImagesThe Prince and Princess of Wales leave St Mary's Hospital with baby Prince William on June 22, 1982 in London.
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